Own Company reviews

3.8

62% would recommend to a friend

(361 total reviews)

Sam Gutmann

69% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Own Company has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 361 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Own Company employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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361 reviews
2.0
Sep 12, 2024

bad colture

Recommend
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Pros

vibe with other employees is mostly good

Cons

management is not very communicative

1.0
Sep 5, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

High salaries Cool office Talented developers

Cons

It feels like the company has made drastic changes in an effort to improve, but unfortunately, without success. We've terminated employees, parted ways with two of our founders, and in just two years, replaced nearly the entire executive team across HR, R&D, Finance, Marketing, Sales, and IT. Honestly, we're still stuck in the same place—or worse, we seem to be declining. I used to think the talented leaders who left weren't a fit for our culture, as we were told. That seemed reasonable at first, but the longer I stayed, the more I realized the real issue wasn’t their lack of fit but rather that they weren't willing to align with the CEO’s philosophy. Initially, I had a lot of respect for him, but after working closely with him, it became clear why the company is struggling to progress. When one person’s ego and prestige are prioritized over the company’s success, it stifles growth. Letting go of some of our most talented leaders simply because they challenged the CEO’s ideas highlights a weakness in leadership. Those few remaining leaders who don't challenge him appear to stay because they maintain the status quo rather than push for meaningful change. Speaking with former leaders confirmed what I’d come to understand: while the CEO may have sharp business acumen, his leadership skills are lacking. He's missing the essential soft skills needed to inspire and guide a team, especially in a culture like Israel's, where strong leadership thrives on open debate and challenges. If we've terminated and replaced everyone yet the company continues to decline, it’s time to address the core issue. The Board of Directors should consider appointing a more experienced CEO with better leadership abilities to guide the company toward sustainable growth.

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Own Company Response
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We acknowledge that growth often means making tough calls and shaking things up. The changes across our leadership and teams reflect a genuine effort to position the company for long-term success, even though we realize these shifts can feel challenging and may disrupt what’s familiar. Bringing in new perspectives is part of our strategy to stay innovative and agile in a fast-paced industry. We’re focused on moving forward with intention, driving forward in our shared values of transparency, grit, and always putting our customers first.
5.0
Aug 22, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Great team and supportive/goal driven

Cons

Pay could be more competitive

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Own Company Response
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We value transparency, and feedback like yours helps us to continually improve. It’s great to hear you had a positive experience with the team! We understand salary is a really important element of a total rewards package, and we’re always reviewing our compensation to ensure it stays in line with the market.
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